Theatre gives Portsmouth Boy chance to act in Oliver

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A Portsmouth boy will act in Oliver thanks to a £3,000 donation from Wave 105’s Cash for Kids.

Lee Backhouse, 17, is one of 21 youngsters to receive bursaries from Mayflower Theatre, His mum, Sandra, said: ‘Lee is really excited about taking part in Oliver. Lee’s dad passed away last November and he was so proud of his boy. This has made Lee determined to do well for his dad and his family.’